The Wild Gorge Hike (Via Pravčická brána)

Edmond Gorge in Bohemian Switzerland with children

If you love impressive natural monuments, looming cliffs, sweeping vistas, deep forests and lazy boat rides through beautiful gorges, then we have an amazing hike for you. The Wild Gorge hike in Bohemian Switzerland provides some of the best scenery the Czech Republic has to offer.

The 20 km (12.5 mile) Wild Gorge hike includes a visit to Pravčická Brána, which is the largest natural stone bridge in Europe. Including the short, but amazing boat rides, we hiked the full Wild Gorge hike with our kids in just over 6 hours. 

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3 Days in Bohemian Switzerland with Kids: 6 Kid-Friendly Hikes

Hiking Bohemian Switzerland National Park with Kids

We love hiking and sharing our appreciation of nature with our kids. We were so excited when we discovered Bohemian Switzerland National Park (České Švýcarsko), the Czech Republic’s newest national park. During our 3 day family visit to this beautiful region, we enjoyed many excellent kid-friendly Bohemian Switzerland hiking trails.

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3 Days in Karlovy Vary with Kids (Family-Friendly Itinerary)

A charming street in old town Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Karlovy Vary is a popular spa town found in western Czech Republic. Also known as Karlowe Wary or Karlsbad, this scenic Czechia town is home to many thermal spas and mineral springs. Karlovy Vary is the largest and best-known spa town in the western Czech Republic. Despite being a resort town known for relaxation, there are many fun things to do in Karlovy Vary with kids.

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3 Days in Český Krumlov with Kids

Český Krumlov is a great place in the Czech Republic to visit with kids. With so much culture and history, there are no shortage of fun things to do in Český Krumlov with kids.

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5 Great Destinations for the Czech Republic with Kids

Hiking from Hruba Skala to Valdstejn Castle Bohemian Paradise With Kids

To be honest, when we started planning our Eastern Europe family trip we didn’t know much about the Czech Republic (officially known as “Czechia“) outside of Prague. Once we started to see what treasures could be found in the countryside, we were excited by what we found. With so many amazing outdoor activities, we couldn’t wait for our family trip to the Czech Republic with kids.

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6 Easy Walks in Prague

The Brewer kids, from the FamilyCanTravel.com blog, enjoy an easy walk in Divoka Sarka park while on a family trip to Prague.

We recently spent 6 days in Prague with kids and discovered it is a wonderful place to travel with your family. Not only does Prague have an amazing history, it also has plenty of green space and a beautiful, tranquil river winding through the historic town center. If you are like us, we like to balance out our Prague sightseeing with a little outdoor exercise and play time with the kids.

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6 Days in Prague with Kids: Complete Family Itinerary

a beautiful view of Prague across the river.

Exploring Prague with kids is like stepping into a storybook that’s as fun for them as it is for you. Prague isn’t just beautiful; it’s a treasure trove of history that can captivate any age. The capital of the Czech Republic (also known as “Czechia”) is an incredibly family-friendly European destination, with plenty of things to do to make your visit enjoyable for everyone. Below we share our 6 day Prague itinerary with kids to help you plan the best Prague family vacation possible.

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7 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Best family friendly restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Busy, colorful and noisy 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen restaurants are everywhere. It seems like every second building along this hugely popular tourist street in Playa del Carmen is a restaurant for tourists. Although many appeared to be kid-friendly restaurants, I stayed in Playa Del Carmen for a month with my wife and two kids (aged 2 & 4) and we didn’t eat a single meal along this street.

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